Nichinan

A unique shrine in a cave on a cliff face. This brightly colored shrine has become a popular tourist attraction. You can buy small clay pellets that you can attempt to throw into a hole at the top of one of the nearby boulders, women with their right hand and men with their left hand. If you get the pellet into the hole, they say your wish will be granted.

While a fort stood here during the 14th century, it was not until the 15th century that the Shimazu clan built an actual castle on the site in order to defend against the Itoh clan. The castle was eventually decommissioned. Today there are some refurbished walls and gates and a history museum on the site.

Built in 1869, the Yoshokan was the home of an Ito Clan member. The garden has also been preserved.

Former home of the samurai, Denzaemon Ito.

Park with reproductions of Easter Island Moai statues.

The house of Genjiro Takahashi, a former member of the House of Representatives and bank owner.

The museum displays artifacts from former local merchants. The museum building is the oldest structure in the historic area.